We look forward to your participation and seeing you in 2015!

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2 NATIONAL LIPID ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Terry A. Jacobson, MD, FNLA* Atlanta, GA PRESIDENT-ELECT Carl E. Orringer, MD, FNLA* Weston, FL TREASURER Robert A. Wild, MD, MPH, PhD, FNLA* Edmond, OK SECRETARY Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA West Chester, PA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Matthew K. Ito, PharmD, FNLA Portland, OR TERM EXPIRING 2015 J. Chris (Jack) Bradberry, PharmD, FNLA Omaha, NE Rallie D. Cogburn, PA-C Macon, GA Edward A. Gill, MD, FNLA* Seattle, WA Wm. James Howard, MD, FNLA* Washington, DC Robert S. Rosenson, MD* New York, NY Donald A. Smith, MD, FNLA* New York, NY TERM EXPIRING 2016 Benjamin J. Ansell, MD, FNLA* Los Angeles, CA Harold E. Bays, MD, FNLA* Louisville, KY Dean A. Bramlet, MD, FNLA* St. Petersburg, FL Eliot A. Brinton, MD, FNLA* Salt Lake City, UT Alan S. Brown, MD, FNLA* Naperville, IL Antonio M. Gotto, MD, DPhil, FNLA* New York, NY Linda C. Hemphill, MD, FNLA* Boston, MA Dear NLA Supporter, Plan now for your company to participate in the National Lipid Association s Annual Scientific Sessions. This meeting will provide you with a unique opportunity to reach over 500 of our target audience of Lipidologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Primary Care Physicians and Allied Health Professionals involved in dyslipidemia management, as well as our distinguished board and faculty. Our numerous sponsorship opportunities allow you to connect with our members in a whole new way, providing you with maximum return on your investment. The exhibit hall provides a unique setting for you and your company s representatives to interact daily with attendees as they study the latest advances in their professions. Please note that priority will be given to NLA Industry Council members. Remaining slots will be allocated on a first-received, first-assigned basis. NLA approval is required for all functions held in conjunction with our meetings. We look forward to your participation and seeing you in 2015! Best wishes, Kenneth A. Kellick, PharmD, FNLA Buffalo, NY TERM EXPIRING 2017 P. Barton Duell, MD Portland, OR James Falko, MD, FNLA* Lone Tree, CO Elizabeth Jackson, MSN, FNLA Austin, TX J. Antonio G. Lopez, MD, FNLA* Boise, ID Joseph Saseen, PharmD, FNLA Aurora, CO James Underberg, MD, FNLA* New York, NY Theresa Henson Exhibits Manager National Lipid Association 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 1000 Jacksonville, FL Office: Direct: Fax: thenson@lipid.org Perry Weinstock, MD, FNLA* Camden, NJ Paul Ziajka, MD, PhD, FNLA* Winter Park, FL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christopher R. Seymour, MBA Jacksonville, FL *Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Lipidology Diplomate, Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology 6816 Southpoint Pkwy., Suite 1000 Jacksonville, FL Fax

3 2015 NATIONAL LIPID ASSOCIATION REGIONAL EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS The National Lipid Association would like to invite your organization to be an integral part of our 2015 Annual Scientific Sessions. Exhibiting at this meeting is an excellent way to showcase your commitment to the NLA. You may take this opportunity to acquaint the attendees with the benefits of your products and services. NATIONAL LIPID ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS June 11 14, 2015 Palmer House Hotel Chicago, IL 2015 NLA Scientific Sessions Hosted by the Midwest Chapter June 11-14, 2015 Palmer House Hotel Chicago, IL Exhibit Hall Schedule The times and events below are tentative and subject to change. Please go to for final event times. Exhibitors Move In: Thursday, 10:00 am 4:00 pm Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall: Thursday, 6:00 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open: Friday, 7:00 am 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open: Saturday, 7:00 am 3:00 pm Exhibitors Move Out: Saturday, 3:00 pm Please note: There are no exhibits on Sunday. All food functions are held in the Exhibit Hall. Hotel Information Palmer House Hotel Chicago, IL Call and ask for the National Lipid Association s room rate. A special room rate starting at $229/per night plus tax has been arranged. This group rate will be available until May 19, 2015, or until the room block is filled. Please make your reservation early as we do anticipate the room block will sell out. Booth Fees & Equipment For one 8X10 booth the fee is $5,000, which includes: (1) 6 draped table (2) chairs (1) wastebasket (2) representative name badges* (1) pipe and drape carpeted exhibit hall *Two booth representatives are included in your fee. There is a $125 fee for each additional representative. Please note that your booth has no electrical service. If your booth requires electrical or internet service, please contact Theresa Henson at the NLA Office ( ) or thenson@lipid.org to order. Booth Assignment All booths will be assigned two weeks prior to the meeting dates to provide maximum separation of competitors with given consideration to Industry Council Members, past exhibit participation, and order in which application and full payments are received. If you are interested in becoming a grant supporter please contact Amina Resheidat at or aresheidat@lipid.org. 1

4 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Welcome Reception $25,000 All attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend the Welcome Reception. The Welcome Reception will take place on the opening night of the Annual Scientific Sessions in the Exhibit Hall. Your logo and signage will be in the exhibit hall, along with napkins with you logo and website. Social Media Lounge $20,000 Eight tablets with free Wi-Fi access will be provided for attendees to check and stay connected with other attendees and colleagues through social media sites. The Lounge complete with sofas and table, will be located in a high traffic area giving attendees a great place to relax. Become the exclusive sponsor with your company s name and logo on all of the tablet backgrounds and signage in the meeting space. Exhibit Hall Coffee/Snack Breaks $15,000 The exhibit hall breaks are a big attraction to meeting attendees. The breaks are located in the exhibit hall and provide the opportunity for interaction with industry supporters and exhibitors. Attendee Meeting Bags $10,000 Enjoy maximum exposure, as all attendees will utilize this tote bag throughout the entire program and beyond. Your corporate name and logo will appear on the back of each distributed tote bag. We will also include a marketing bag insert of your design. Notepads Sponsorship $10,000 Convenient, 8.5 x 11 size padfolios are provided to all NLA registrants in the registration bag. A special card with the company logo will be included in each padfolio. NEW THIS YEAR Meeting Mobile Application $10,000 This will be the go-to place for all meeting attendees to receive information regarding the Scientific Sessions. Your logo will be displayed on the main page giving you maximum exposure. USB Sticks $8,500 A USB Memory stick with be distributed to all attendees. The attendee will also be able to use the memory stick to download the presentation slides. The USB stick will also be printed with the sponsoring company s logo. Door Hangers $5,500 Display your message or product in a unique and effective way. The hotel will place an information hanger with your Company name and logo and approved marketing on the attendees guest room doors. Tumblers $5,000 The NLA is making a dedicated effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Sponsor a reusable tumbler that will be distributed at registration so that all attendees can stay focused and refreshed. Your company s logo will be on each tumbler so attendees know you are assisting with our Green Meeting efforts. NEW THIS YEAR Room Key Holder $5,000 This silicon stick-on wallet makes carrying the bare necessities easy. Attendees can store credit cards and hotel room keys in a textured polyurethane wallet with an adhesive backing that sticks securely to the back of cell phones and won t leave any sticky residue when it is removed. Directional Footprints $4,000 Direct attendees to your booth with footprints featuring your company logo strategically placed starting at the Entrance to the Exhibit Hall. SOLD Lanyards $3,500 Every attendee will receive a name badge with lanyard at registration. Sponsor company logo and website will appear on the lanyard. Conference Bag Inserts $3,500 Your corporate literature or brochure will be placed in the attendee tote bag, which will be distributed to all attendees upon registration. This opportunity is available to companies exhibiting, sponsoring, or providing educational support for the 2015 NLA Scientific Sessions. All inserts must be approved by the NLA prior to printing. 2 Sponsors will be recognized through-out the meeting on all marketing materials including fliers, Lipid.org website, signage and other promotional materials involved with the sponsorship items. For more information, please contact: Theresa Henson National Lipid Association Direct: thenson@lipid.org

5 2015 NLA EXHIBIT & MARKETING APPLICATION SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS NATIONAL LIPID ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS June 11 14, 2015 Palmer House Hotel Chicago, IL Basic Booth Package... $5,000 Includes 8X10 Exhibit Booth space Carpeted Hall 6 ft. table and 2 chairs Company listing in onsite guide Acknowledgement on meeting signs 2 name badges Listing on Virtual Exhibit Hall Sponsored items for participants Welcome Reception $25,000 Social Media Lounge $20,000 Exhibit Hall Breaks $15,000 Mobile Meeting Application $10,000 Attendee Meeting Bags $10,000 Notepads Sponsorship $10,000 Payment and Billing Information To sign up for exhibit space, complete this form and fax it to or mail this completed form with check enclosed payable to: NLA, 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 1000, Jacksonville, FL TOTAL AMOUNT Visa American Express MasterCard Security Code Check Number Name on Card Signature $ Exp. Date Payment for exhibit space must accompany registration or we will be unable to reserve your booth(s). USB Stick $8,500 Door Hanger $5,500 Reusable Tumblers $5,000 Credit Card/Room Key Holder $5,000 Directional Footprints $4,000 SOLD Conference Bag Inserts $3,500 Lanyards $3,500 Applicant Information (for correspondence) Company Rep s Name Address City State Zip Phone Fax Website Competitors Onsite Contact Information Onsite Representative Cell Badge Name 1 Badge Name 2 (Additional fee of $125/per name) Badge Name 3 Badge Name 4 Print Name Signature Date Sponsors will be recognized throughout the meeting, included on the lipid.org website, signage, and other promotional material. This Exhibitor Agreement is entered into between (Exhibitor) and the National Lipid Association (NLA). This agreement will take effect upon signing by exhibitor. The exhibitor hereby requests NLA to provide exhibitor with exhibit space at the 2015 Annual Scientific Sessions. Exhibitor further agrees to abide by all exhibitor terms and conditions as outlined in the Terms and Conditions including having full booth set up by 4:00 pm on Thursday of the meeting and to not tear-down before Saturday, after lunch. Exhibitor agrees that if they do not follow these set-up and tear-down guidelines, the company will be charged $500 and will be suspended from future shows. DISCLAIMER: Exhibit space is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Submission of this form does not guarantee exhibit space. NLA will notify exhibitor applicant if exhibit space request cannot be honored. A confirmation packet will be sent upon arrival of payment. My signature indicates that I have read the regulations, agreement terms and booth specifications in the Terms and Conditions. 3

6 2015 SCIENTIFIC SESSION EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES TERMS & CONDITIONS Rules and Regulations By applying for exhibit space, a company agrees to adhere to all conditions and regulations outlined below. The NLA requests the full cooperation of the exhibitor in their observances. Please be sure that your promotional department, exhibitor appointed contractor, and anyone else involved in the arrangements for your exhibit has a copy of these rules and regulations. For any questions, please call Theresa Henson at at the NLA office. Available Tradeshow Hours: All exhibitors must commit to having their exhibits displayed and staffed during the posted exhibit hours. Please do not set up late or tear down early. The above signed agrees to pay a $500 fee should the exhibit space contracted with this agreement get broken down before official teardown hours or company is a no-show. Space Assignment: Space will be assigned according to the order in which applications and full payments are received. No space can be assigned without full payment. NLA will confirm the receipt of money/contract along with a space assignment. NLA reserves the right to re-arrange the floor plan where necessary to facilitate a successful traffic flow. It also reserves the right to reject, at its discretion, any application to exhibit. The room is not large but every effort will be made to separate direct competitors. Exhibitors are confined to the area leased. Cancellation: Once formal application has been received, cancellation must be submitted to NLA, in writing, no later than 45 days prior to the meeting. If no cancellation notification in writing is received, no refund will be made. A full refund minus a $ processing fee will be returned. There are no refunds for no shows or those canceling within 30 days. Exhibit Rules: The rights and privileges of an exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other exhibitor. Exhibitor is responsible for damage to property. No signs or other articles shall be posted, nailed or otherwise attached to any of the pillars, walls, doors, etc. in such manner as to deface or destroy them. No attachments shall be made to the floors by nails, screws or any other device. NLA reserves the right to restrict exhibits that may be objectionable, or to order the removal of any portion of an exhibit which in the judgment of NLA is detrimental to or detracts from the general order of the exhibits. This applies to persons advertising, soliciting or anything of a similar nature. Display Requirements and Restrictions: NLA retains the right to deny the exhibition of inappropriate items and products. Please contact the Event Manager with any questions. Drugs, chemicals or other therapeutic agents listed in AMA s New and Non-Official Remedies, National Formulary or U.S. Pharmacopeia, may be displayed. Proprietary drugs mixtures and special formulas may be displayed if documentary evidence of their acceptance by ethical medical organizations is on file with the Convention Manager. New, unlisted and/or initial display items must be submitted for clearance prior to opening of the convention. Clinical and laboratory tests and evaluation on such items must be submitted at least three months prior to opening date of convention. The same restrictions apply to books, advertisements in medical journals or other publications on display and to all promotional literature. Unauthorized Canvassing and Distribution of Advertising Matter: Solicitation of business or conferences in the interest of business except by exhibiting firms is prohibited. Exhibitors are urged to report to the Convention Manager any violations of this rule. Canvassing by exhibitors outside of their booths is also forbidden. Circulars or advertising matter of any description shall not be distributed except from the exhibitor s booth or by specific permission of the NLA. Exhibits with Electrical Requirements: Machines and apparatus operated by electricity must not distract or annoy other exhibitors. Electrical arrangements must be made through exhibit contractor. Modesty and Live Demonstration: The use of models, biological tissues, or animals is strictly forbidden. Subletting of Space: No subletting of space will be permitted. Only one company may exhibit per booth. Liability: The property will take all reasonable precautions against damage or loss by fire, water, storm, theft, strike or any other emergencies of that character but does not guarantee or insure the exhibitor against loss by reason thereof. The National Lipid Association will not guarantee Exhibitors against loss of any kind. Reasonable care should be exercised by the Exhibitor to protect all exhibits. Exhibitors are urged to secure valuables nightly or take them with them when they leave the room for the day. Exhibitor hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, and defend The National Lipid Association, their affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and partners of each, ( Indemnified Parties ) harmless against all claims, losses and damages, including negligence, to persons or property, and reasonable attorney s fees, reasonably and actually incurred, if it is caused by exhibitor s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibit premises. 4 In addition, Exhibitor acknowledges that the Indemnified Parties do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption, property damage and comprehensive general liability insurance. Exhibitors are urged to take out a portal-to-portal rider available at a nominal cost on their own insurance policy, protecting them against lost through theft, fire damage, etc.

7 NON-CME PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES The NLA has created a series of opportunities for promotional or social activities held in conjunction with our Clinical Lipid Updates that are not CME or CE certified and that are under the control of the supporter. These opportunities are made available to supporters interested in offering presentations, posters, cases, and equipment demonstrations in an informal, non-educational environment. The NLA will approve all applications and will assign timeslots. These activities will not conflict or overlap with the official scientific or educational programming offered by the NLA. This year we offer two non-cme options: Social Reception/Advisory Board: $5,500 Your company may hold a social reception or ad board at our meeting a perfect place to meet and greet our members or other invited attendees in a casual and relaxed setting with light refreshments. No educational activities allowed at this reception slot other than a poster presentation (i.e., no speakers/faculty, no audiovisual equipment). Included in Social Reception/Advisory Board: Meeting room to accommodate target audience for approximately 50 people for reception, NLA Point of Contact to help with planning and operate as liaison between Hotel and Organizer. NLA pre-registration list for one-time use (additional event marketing opportunities available, contact office). Food and beverage and any additional charges associated with the event will be the responsibility of the organizer. Product Theater Workshop: $12,500 Do you have a new product or innovative service that you would like to discuss or demonstrate at our scientific meetings? Then the Product Theater Workshop is the ideal opportunity for your company. These non-certified promotional activity slots allow you to accommodate a larger audience for a devoted amount of time (up to 1 hour) to present your data or product information. Speakers and audiovisual equipment are allowed. Included in Product Theater: Meeting room to accommodate up to 50 people theater style at the host hotel 1 hour of uninterrupted program time Posting on and listing in on-site materials and e-blast, facebook, and text message onsite at the meeting NLA Point of Contact to operate as liaison between Hotel and Organizer NLA pre-registration list for one-time use and one meeting bag insert advertising event. A proof must be approved by the NLA before printing. (Production of the marketing piece responsibility of event organizer. Additional event marketing opportunities available). The Marketing piece must have the following disclaimer on both sides of the bag insert: This Event is not part of the Official National Lipid Association s Scientific Sessions, as planned by the NLA Education Committee, and is not being certified for CME/CE Credit. Food and beverage and audiovisual arrangements and charges are the responsibility of the event organizer. Event Application Review, Selections and Guidelines Applications for non-cme activities must be submitted by May 1, Requested times will be honored as space and topic permit on a first-received, first-assigned basis and by the priority point system based on the supporter s Industry Council recognition level. Applications will be reviewed by NLA Program Committee to ensure compliance with guidelines. Faculty for such events may not include NLA Board Members, Sessions Faculty or a Board Member that is serving at that current meeting. Events selected shall only be held in space released by NLA at times that do not conflict with the official sessions sponsored by the NLA. Sleeping rooms must be reserved under the contracted room block set up by the National Lipid Association. Receipt of complete applications will be confirmed by . Applications will be reviewed within a two-week timeframe. Notification of acceptance (or required changes) will be ed no later than 3-weeks prior to the start date of the regional meetings. NLA, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse selection if all slots are filled, the program is non-compliant with our standards, or the event does not meet the needs of the audience of NLA. If an application is not accepted, the organizer and supporter shall be notified as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of the organizer to cancel any arrangements that might have been made in connection with the symposium. NLA will not be responsible for any expenditure or other costs incurred by the supporter or its agent(s) in planning or conducting the symposium. Rooms are based on hotel availability. NLA does not guarantee an absolute number of attendees. Additional marketing is the responsibility of the supporting company. Supporter must exhibit at the meeting in order to be included in items above. 5

8 NON-CME PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES Social Reception/Advisory Board: $5,500 Product Theater Workshop: $12,500 Please completely fill out the form below and submit with payment. Mail to: National Lipid Association 6816 Southpoint Pkwy., Suite 1000 Jacksonville, FL Name of Organization Company Representative (As it is to be printed in the Program) Address City/State/Zip Phone/Fax Payment Options Check or Money Order: Please make payable to NLA: Tax ID# Credit Card (check one) MasterCard Visa AMEX Security code Name on Card Card Number Expiration Date Total Amount Signature For more information please contact: Theresa Henson National Lipid Association Direct: